rEaL LiFe

As hard as life is right now.....

I am grateful for:

1. hot weather which leads to ice cream or otter pops at 6:30pm almost EVERY night out on our front patio

2. the full belly giggles that mr E gets when miss M prances around the room in her newest dress up ensemble

3. the way Robby grabs my face and says "Mommy, I hold you pease"

4. building forts in the playroom with LOTS of blankets

5. being able to almost always be home with my kids while working full-time~ even if it means I am constantly in a sleep-deprivated state of mind

6. the smell of freshly clean laundry, children, and sheets...mmmh!!

7. the most wonderful mom in the whole world, who always comes up with the funnest games and activities for my kids

8. going swimming on an almost daily basis, including at our newest, bestest friends/neighbors house!

9. the gospel~ probably the only way I have managed to stay sane at the moment

10. the happiness my kids bring to me as they chase each other around the house shrieking and laughing in delight

11. ruth. my good friend in whom I admire so much. she is the best listener and gives great advice & encouragement to me!

12. spending hours building train tracks with my little buddy

13. cuddling up on miss M's bed with all three kids and reading stories together

14. having my heart swell with pride, when Maddie gave her first talk in primary (and by the way did a fantastic job and was NOT the least bit nervous)

15. spending time with mr E nursing him each and every day~ something I never thought I would enjoy :)

16. having a good book to read